Holiday Gift Ideas – as heard on KIRO Radio

This Christmas is about going green and thinking outside the Gift Box. Less can sometimes be so much more. Focus on giving an Experience rather than a traditional gift.…this makes it ultra easy for guys to get the perfect gift, especially if they don’t have a clue or much time, for that matter, since any one of these gift ideas, can be picked up in the form of a Gift Certificate. Perfect!

Spa Services. OK, you can’t go wrong with Spa Services. It’s pretty safe to say that no woman would turn down a day at the spa. High Maintenance Skin Care Studio is a beauty lounge offering the ultimate in massage, skin, nails, waxing services and more. They also offer 25 minute express services. *Also,Duque – Salon + Spa + Boutique – basically, a one stop shop for all of your beauty needs from head to toe and then some. They offer superb signature services and holiday specials while having the supreme abilities to fix both bad hair and brows…not that you have either.

The Bronze Bar. Seattleites get pale during the winter months, so give the gift of sun all year round! Custom sunless tanning at The Bronze Bar, owner Deana Finch expertly concocts the perfect shade for your skin tone leaving you with the best sunless bronze in town. Savor Seattle Food Tours. Food brings everyone together! Angela Shen offers 2-hour public and private walking tours around Pike Place Market where you get to taste locally made food and beverages while learning about the history of the market. I recently went on the tour, and I have to say, it was informative, interesting, savory and down right fun! I immediately thought it would be great for a date. Guys, this is something you two can do together. Be sure to purchase two tickets instead of one.

The Healthy Goddess – Not that she would admit it, but every woman wants a personal trainer. Christi Masi offers customized fitness programs that help the busiest gal reach her goals. Christi was my personal trainer for my wedding, so I can tell you from first hand experience that she’s great in helping you get fit in a comfortable and non-intimidating environment. Again, this is a great gift idea, although it could be tricky if she reads into it…..Christi does offer couples packages, so that could be an option too…

Wardrobe Consulting . Give the gift of style….even if she already has it….I personally think it’s good to get someone else’s point of view every once in a while. That’s where Darcey Howard from Lifestyled comes in. She offers offers various packages in varying ranges including, the Closet Clean Out package – that helps you make sense of what’s going on in your closet. Girl, you know I could use that right now. If personal shopping is what you are looking for, check out Mayna Sgaramella from Closetfly who helps you build a wardrobe that works for you. In fact, she’ll finish your holiday shopping for you and wrap it when she’s finished. She also Offers a “Girls Night In Style” package. Gather your girlfriends and engage in food, fashion and fun! Both women offer Holiday Gift Certificates. Sign me up sister!

Ujeans . A very unique gift idea. Ujeans offers made-to-order Jeans. Take your own 11 measurements then choose the style, fabric and wash for your custom tailored jeans – they are environmentally friendly to boot. You know, It’s always so hard to find the perfect pair of jeans, so guys, if you get this gift for your girl, I promise she’ll think you’re a genius. They offer Holiday Gift Certificates at www.ujeans.com.

Green Holiday Gift Cards. Speaking of environmentally friendly….Barney’s is Having a Green Holiday. Pick up Loomstate for Barney’s Jeans – they are 100% raw organic denim. Also, check out the “Go Green Go” line by Phillip Lim including hot holiday dresses. Get Barney’s Green Gift Cards from $50 to $1000, located in Pacific Place.

DSW Shoes. They recently opened their new shoe warehouse at Northgate (also at Southcenter and Factoria Square). All women love shoes, so pick her up a gift certificate today!

Victoria Secret . From Comfy pajamas to Cosmetic Gift Sets, a Victoria Secret gift card never goes out of style or demand.

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Holiday Shopping Event Alert! If all else fails, check out the Yelp! Drunk Shopping Event in Ballard on December 21 at select Ballard Avenue Stores, staying open late! Start out with some hot buttered rum at Dish D’Lish where you’ll receive a name tag that will allow you to take advantage of exclusive discounts and deals at participating shops that include: Dish D’Lish, Vain, Collective, Olivine, Camelion Designs, Damsalfly and More! yelp.com/seattle for details